Rocky Neck Art Colony, 1850-1950

Rocky Neck Art Colony, 1850-1950

Author: Judith Anne Curtis

Publisher: Rocky Neck Art Colony

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780979450501

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Gloucester's Rocky Neck evolved into a microcosm of American art that has never been surpassed. This book offers an in depth look at America's oldest working art colony with over 130 fine art reproductions from the artists who painted there.


Fun Places to Go with Children in New England

Fun Places to Go with Children in New England

Author: Diane Bair

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2002-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811835985

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With its rich history and gorgeous landscapes, New England is an ideal place for family adventure and recreation. For this fully revised and updated fourth edition, authors Diane Bair and Pamela Wright suggest more than 350 terrific destinations to entertain children as well as adults. From trapping lobsters in Maine to tracking dinosaur footprints in Connecticut to dining in kid-tested restaurants in New York, Fun Places to Go with Children in New England has something for everyone. Listings are divided by region to make it easy to find whats nearby, and each entry features a brief description with all the pertinent details, including web addresses. A calendar of annual events and an index by age group make it a cinch to navigate both the book and beautiful New England.


Yankee's New England Adventures

Yankee's New England Adventures

Author: Editors of Yankee Magazine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1493034146

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The experts at New England’s iconic Yankee magazine have distilled nearly a century of experience and knowledge into the guide you have been waiting for. Yankee’s New England Adventures is the go-to source for in-depth travel information, with the same stunning photography and practical know-how they bring to you every month. Whether you are interested in exploring the vibrant culture of tiny villages or big cities, eating outstanding meals in colonial inns or vintage diners, rambling through art museums or up steep wooded hills, this is the guide for you. An island stuck in the 19th century? A walk-in, stained-glass globe? A place where you can eat Thanksgiving dinner every day of the year? From the golden dunes of Nantucket to the alpine tundra of the White Mountains, from the blue waters of Lake Champlain to the green grass of Boston Common, travelers and residents alike will find over 400 local secrets, out-of-the-way places, and unique experiences in all six states of this remarkable region of America. Live the Yankee lifestyle and get on the road with Yankee’s New England Adventures.


AMC's Best Backpacking in New England

AMC's Best Backpacking in New England

Author: Matt Heid

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934028902

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"This guide covers thirty-seven multiday backpacking trips in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Each trip is accompanied by an informational map showing the route, basic topography, facilities (including campsites), and important landmarks. Routes vary from easy one-night adventures to epic journeys such as the 100-Mile Wilderness"--


Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings

Author: Robert McCloskey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-02-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 110165483X

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"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature


Day Trips New England

Day Trips New England

Author: Maria Olia

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 0762776188

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Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips New England. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New England destiations. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips New England helps makes the most of a brief getaway.


Massachusetts Town Greens

Massachusetts Town Greens

Author: Eric Hurwitz

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493019287

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The state of Massachusetts still has and continues to celebrate its town or village greens. These greens date back to Colonial times where they served as the physical and spiritual centers for these early towns. Today many town greens continue to be the center of town events, fairs, and other gatherings. Massachusetts Town Greens explores the history of these remarkable greens and provide a guide to current events.